Should Spacer of Sumosprings Kit for 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 Be Used

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Is it a good idea to use the included spacer provided on my Sumospring install to give me a little more support when towing my trailer? or is it not recommended?

asked by: Rick

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It is recommended that you use the included spacer with the SumoSprings kit part # SS45MR that you have installed on your 2018 GMC Sierra 1500. This allows the kit to engage at the appropriate point in your suspension travel to give you the support needed.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Since the SumoSprings will be helping to support the trailer's tongue weight load, ideally you'll want to match the amount of support offered by the SumoSpring to the trailer's tongue weight. Since at most, the tongue weight of your dump…

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Answer 2

SumoSprings would definitely be the solution I would recommend for your squatting concern. The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle item #SS45MR have a 2,800 lbs capacity which would eliminate that carolina lift look you get when your…

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Answer 3

There are three different SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Spring options for a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The difference is indeed weight capacity; part #SSR-209-40 for 1,000 lbs, part #SS95MR for 1,500 lbs, and part #SS45MR for 2,800 lbs. The…

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Hey Terry, great question and I’m glad you’re checking on this since that lift does change things a bit. The SumoSprings you’ll want is part #SSR-302-54, and this kit does come with a 1/2 inch spacer. SumoSprings recommends having no more than about…

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Answer 5

Hey Jon, for your 2015 Ford E-350 Leprechaun motorhome the correct rear sway bar is the part #HE78RR.

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For your 2021 Thor Vegas on a Ford E350 chassis I recommend the SumoSprings Maxim Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle Item #SSR-106-54-1. These sumo springs mount on top of your existing springs to provide extra support and ride comfort. each of these…

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Answer 7

Hello Katherine, thanks for reaching out. Is your Class C on a Ford E-350 or E-450 chassis? Let me know because this will be a deciding factor in choosing your sway bar. We have options for both models but the fit will be different depending on what…

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To remove or install the Railing Foot #753-2157-02 from the cross bar you need to push in the gray latch and slide down the black cover identified by the red arrow in the picture attached. This will allow you access to the allen head bolt to loosen…

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Answer 9

Hey Matthew, yes the Timbren kit part #TTORSEQ1 that you referenced would work great on a vehicle that is lifted but you have to use spacers to take up that extra space created like with the part #T68MR. How big of a lift does your vehicle have?

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Answer 10

The Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops part #TABSOSR which are a fit for a 2007 Toyota Tacoma are designed so that there is more space between the spring and frame to allow the suspension to articulate freely when off-road. If you're looking for a…

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Answer 11

The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SS45MR simply replaces the factory bump stops so you wouldn't have an issue with a lifted truck. If the space between the frame and axle increased due to the lift then the springs just wouldn't…

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Should Spacer of Sumosprings Kit for 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 Be Used

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